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Nelson Ball

Advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network

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Location

Westborough, MA

Credentials

ChFC®, Series 63

Industry experience

57 years

About

Nelson Ball is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Westborough, MA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 57 years of industry experience and has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1985. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 24.5% owner and member of an entity formed to own his branch office building. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors by providing advisory programs, technology, investment management, and compliance support. The firm offers a variety of customizable portfolio solutions and operates primarily as a platform provider for affiliated advisors.

Client services

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Financial planning Portfolio management Pension consulting Selection of other advisers Newsletters or periodicals Educational seminars or workshops

Expertise

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Passive / index investing Active portfolio management Tax-loss harvesting Wealth management Retirement income strategy

Occupation focus

Based on Commonwealth Financial Network

Founder/Business Owner Executive Retired

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Fee options

Fixed

Flat or fixed fees available for consulting services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and HSA consulting.

Percentage

$0 - $750,000: 2.25% $750,000 - $1,000,000: 2.00% $1,000,000 - $2,000,000: 1.75% $2,000,000+: 1.50%

Commissions

Advisors may receive commissions on securities transactions and insurance products; additional transaction charges may apply in certain programs.

Project-based

Up to $500 per hour for consulting services.

Other

Account minimum: $1,000 Fee-only: Annual fees negotiable; fees based on percentage of assets under management; no performance-based fees.

Location

Westborough, MA

Most active in

Massachusetts · Texas

Work history

Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc.

1985 - Present (41 years)

Disclosures

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